Ms. Chens ChineseB Class

Welcome, students!

Welcome to Chinese Class!(zhng) (wn) (jio) (sh)(hun) (yng) (n)I will introduce you to the Chinese class and to our classroom.If you have any questions during my presentation, please raise your hand and wait to be called on.

All About Me

I was born in XinJiang and grew up in Shanghai, China. I live in China for 28 years. My Chinese teaching background I graduated from Shanghai Teachers University and my major is Chinese Language and literature. Ive been teaching Chinese for 15 years.I taught 6th, 7th &8th grade Chinese in Shanghai, China.I tought weekend Chinese school in Tucson, AZ for 3 years & now teach in Houston, TX for 9 years.You are the first group that I teach Chinese in America public schools.

My Family My husband Han Pu , Physics professor at Rice UniversityMy childrendaughter, Helen Pu , graduated from Kolter in 2011 and 6th grader in Johnston MSson, Henry Pu , 2nd grader in KolterMeWen Chen your Chinese teacher,

Our classroom is a community. In our community, we have rules to help us get along with each other. Our class rules are:BE RESPECTFUL: a. Respects school property and property of othersb. Respects teacher and classmates c. Keeps hands/objects to selfd. Demonstrates integrity BE POLITE:a. Raises hand to be recognizedb. Uses appropriate languagec. Shows appreciationd. Shows empathy towards othersFOLLOWING DIRECTIONS:a. Listens and follows directionsb. Works quietly during work timec. Comes prepared to classrganized and follow directions. COOPERATIVE STAYS ON TASK:a. Demonstrates self-discipline and commitmentb. Focuses on the given task (doodles) c. Shows interest and curiosity

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES - FOR Mrs.Chens CLASSWALKING INTO CLASSROOM Get in line quietly outside the classroom and wait for Mrs. Chens greetingWalk in quietlySit down & do the Reward Chart quietlyEXITING THE CLASSROOMTable monitor to check for tables and floor (clean and clear)Students are quietStudents line-up when prompt (table by table)Student walk quietly in single fileWALK IN THE HALL WAYSingle fileNo talking [K 1ST: hands behind back]Stop at the end of the ramp; stop at red door; at bench; corner before turning for primary hallWalk to the rightWalk on the silver linePENCILAll students are to bring their Kolter bags (pencil and colors)In case student forgets: can borrow from center of the table but Mrs. Chen will check her organized chartIn case student breaks pencil lead, student can borrow from center of the table.Table monitor is to check that all pencils are accounted for before exiting classroomRESTROOM AND OTHER EMERGENCIESPut hand on nose and raise hand for tissue (wait for nod of teacher)For the restroom, wave two hands nicely to get permission from teacher before standing upGet Hall Permission Form to go to the restroomRETURNING HOMEWORK AND FOLDERSHomework is given Fridays, due on WednesdaysReturn in the proper basket NOT my mail boxQUIET SIGNAL:Mrs. Chen will say, Freeze, please or in Chinese Students have to become silent, look at the teacher and stop what they are doingTeacher will count slowly if necessary to give a second signalFIRE DRILL:Students line up behind the student who is the supervisor that day, keep silent, go to pondWhen returning in the classroom, students are to follow the procedure for entering the room

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